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Iso mounter with shell/explorer integration?

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swbsam

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My dad has a few expensive CD/DVDs (software) that he's pretty paranoid of scratching/losing. I gave him a small externalex hard drive and will eventually teach him how to use a simple iso creator, or will do it myself (we're only talking a few dozen cds) so that he can have a running archive of software.

Since he's not very savvy, I think Daemon tools/alcohol might be a little too much work for him - are their any iso mounters that have shell integration (right click on iso file - Mount Iso).

I seem to have a fuzzy memory of an app that works but can't seem to find it. MagicDisc and Daemon tools have task bar integration but not shell/explorer integration.

Thanks!
 
I used to use CloneDrive from Elby Software, but I see that it says it only works through XP. So if you're still running XP - this is a good easy SW. Just right click and mount to drive.
 
I believe magicISO adds a right click option when you install it. Otherwise couldn't you manually add it to the registry for Daemon Tools or Alcohol.
 
Does Virtual Clone Drive support other image formats than .iso as well? Such as .nrg (Nero) or .mdf (alcohol).

Edit: yes, it does. I just tried it myself. I'm trying to go as open-source (i.e. cheap) as possible with my new build, and it looks like ImgBurn + Virtual CloneDrive will take care of most disc-related duties, short of Blu-Ray ripping.
 
Originally posted by: swbsam
My dad has a few expensive CD/DVDs (software) that he's pretty paranoid of scratching/losing. I gave him a small externalex hard drive and will eventually teach him how to use a simple iso creator, or will do it myself (we're only talking a few dozen cds) so that he can have a running archive of software.

Since he's not very savvy, I think Daemon tools/alcohol might be a little too much work for him - are their any iso mounters that have shell integration (right click on iso file - Mount Iso).

I seem to have a fuzzy memory of an app that works but can't seem to find it. MagicDisc and Daemon tools have task bar integration but not shell/explorer integration.

Thanks!
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Daemon Tools has shell integration. But .ISO is not selected by default. Go to preferences to add it.
 
Thanks guys - elby's virtual clone drive works great! So much easier to use than the other options, and freeware!
 
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